Paris forrestii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Paris tengchongensis
• Paris longistigmata
• Daiswa forrestii
• Paris dulongensis
• Paris rugosa

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Liliales. Finally, it falls into the family Melanthiaceae and is identified by the genus Paris.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found growing in the South-Central provinces as well as the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically inhabiting the state of Assam and the country of Nepal. Additionally, the species is documented within the Indo-China region, particularly in Myanmar. Together, these locations define the natural habitat where this medicinal plant thrives.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Paris forrestii is defined by its specific distribution across montane environments, where it occupies a distinct altitudinal niche. This species thrives within a significant vertical gradient, ranging from a lower elevation of 1320 m AMSL to a maximum elevation of 3500 m AMSL. Such an expansive elevational range suggests an adaptability to varying temperature regimes and atmospheric pressures characteristic of mid-to-high altitude forest ecosystems. Within these ranges, the plant's survival is closely tied to the specific microclimates and soil conditions found across these varying altitudes, which dictate its spatial distribution and ecological role within its habitat.

Elevational range max:

3500 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1320 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Paris forrestii is characterized by its specialized survival strategy as a perennial herb that utilizes underground storage organs to endure unfavorable environmental conditions. Categorized by its life forms, the plant functions as a geophyte, relying on its fleshy rhizome or tuber to protect its vital nutrients and meristematic tissue beneath the soil surface during periods of dormancy. Additionally, it exhibits the traits of a cryptophyte, meaning its regenerative buds are located underground or at the soil surface, shielded from external stressors such as frost or desiccation. This lifecycle allows the plant to emerge seasonally from the forest floor, utilizing its stored energy to support rapid vegetative growth and reproductive efforts before receding back into its subterranean state.

Life form :

geophyte

Life form :

cryptophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Paris forrestii is characterized by its growth habit as a terrestrial plant, as it is not an epiphyte but grows within the soil substrate. It functions as an independent organism, exhibiting no parasitic behavior toward other plants. In terms of its structural support, the plant does not function as a climber; it lacks the mechanisms for obligatory or facultative climbing and instead maintains a self-supporting architecture.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Paris forrestii has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include rhizome.

Rhizome

1. Fitoterapia

Chemicals

Paris forrestii has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gracillin, Dichotomin, Kingianoside K, Protogracillin, parisyunnanoside D.

Gracillin

1. Gene
2. Frontiers in pharmacology

Dichotomin

1. Phytochemistry

Kingianoside K

1. Phytochemistry

Protogracillin

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

parisyunnanoside D

1. Phytochemistry

Activities

Paris forrestii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.

Antimicrobial

1. Fitoterapia

Preparations

Paris forrestii has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include 80% EtOH extract of its rhizomes.

80% etoh extract of its rhizomes

1. Fitoterapia